Dr. Mathivanan Durai is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at SR University, Warangal, Telangana, India. He holds a Ph.D. from the National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan. His doctoral research focused on the investigation of in-line defects in petrochemical pipelines using flexible Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) sensor arrays integrated with pipeline robotic systems.

His research interests encompass Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Evaluation, intelligent inspection systems, robotics, advanced materials, functional nanomaterials, energy materials, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. He is particularly interested in integrating AI/ML techniques with sensor-based inspection, intelligent defect detection, predictive analysis, and data-driven material characterization. His research also explores the development of advanced materials for energy and environmental applications.

His teaching interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI-Assisted Coding, Python Programming, Modern Operating Systems, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, and Advanced Engineering Materials. He is passionate about integrating emerging technologies, hands-on programming, project-based learning, and AI-driven problem-solving approaches into engineering education. His academic vision focuses on fostering interdisciplinary research, innovation, and industry-relevant learning while mentoring students and research scholars.